Study on Chemical Constituents of the Essential Oil of Falcaria vulgaris Bernh.

Abstract

Background: In traditional medicines of west part of Iran, Falcaria vulgaris has significant roles. Falcaria vulgaris (gazayagji) has been used for treatment at gastric ulser, and skin ulcerous. Objective: The purpose of this study is investigated the qualitative and quantitative properties, components of this plant. Methods: Composition of extracted and volatile of the Falcaria. vulgaris have been investigated. Materials (leaves) were collected in spring from Dalahoo, west of Iran. The oils were collected by means of hydrodistilation procedure. Results: The yield was 2.15 W/V, respectively. Subsequently the oils were analyzed by gas chromatography mass spectrometry. Conclusion: The main constituents of the F. vulgaris were Carvacrol (20.93%) & Spatulenul (27.08%).

Keywords

• falcaria vulgaris
• essential oil composition
• hydrodistilation